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Old 02-17-2009, 11:05 PM
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I'm about to put a new steering box in because of the usual slop in the steering. 98 2500 5.9

I looked at the lines that go in and out of the box and they are pretty rusty, so most likely when I try to loosen them they will bind and break.

I called Napa and they only show a listing for the high pressure line NOT the return line. (The return line goes into the cooler)

Anyone have to replace the return line? How did you go about it?
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:13 PM
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srry i havent done myne yet and I havent lookt inton it but I think i need to get it done, Roughly how far can u spin your steering wheel without any response????
thnks i just want to compare
 
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Go to another parts store, because there is a return line available.
 
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Couple inches of play. Thanks I will make a few more calls!
 
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It's a steel line that comes out of the steering box that turns into a rubber line that goes into the cooler. Thee auto parts stores only show a listing for a rubber line. Can I make it myself? Does not have hydroboost.
 
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Are you kidding me? I called Advanced Auto in my area and they could not come up with the proper line.

But that Advanced Auto link is the exact one I need. I even have a Napa store that I deal with trying to locate one. Looks like I'm all set.

Wow, you guys are great! Thanks!
 
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Assclown?
 
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Heh heh ... he's named ASSCLOWN ... heh heh.
 


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